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Why the U-2 spy plane needs a chase car just to land

The Lockheed U-2 was built to fly higher than almost any other aircraft, and that extreme requirement shaped every part of its design. This video explains why the U-2 is notoriously difficult to land, ...
A newly restored U-2 80-1099, known as the last U-2 ever built, was spotted landing and taking off in a rare aviation moment. Built in 1989, the aircraft remains one of the most recognizable spy ...